Chapter 17: The social fund
This chapter covers:
1. What is the social fund (
here)
2. Sure Start maternity grants (
here)
3. Funeral expenses payments (
here)
4. Budgeting loans (
here)
5. Local welfare assistance schemes (
here)
6. Challenging a decision (
here)
Basic facts
– To get help from the social fund, you must receive income support or another qualifying benefit.
– Most students do not qualify for help from the social fund because they do not get a qualifying benefit.
- Support may be available from local assistance schemes in some circumstances.